Beyond Measure: A Podcast for Piano Teachers with Christina Whitlock

Today's replay features one of "those" episodes: the ones that end up teaching *me* just as much as I hope it teaches *you*. Find a complete transcript, related links, and more at ChristinaWhitlock.com/replay099

In the first of the year-end Encore Replays, Christina introduces her Rule of Three (episode 049). Year-End Encore Replays feature a new intro/outro, plus a classic episode that bears repeating. Complete shownotes - including a transcript, related episodes, and more - can be found at ChristinaWhitlock.com/Replay049

Today's episode reminds us: Just because you *can* teach without taking a break, it doesn't mean you *should*. Join Christina as she shares three primary reasons why you need to incorporate more time off in your next studio calendar. See complete shownotes at christinawhitlock.com/episode150

Years ago, I happened upon a piece of parenting advice that really stuck with my Teacher Brain. Today, I'm sharing it with you, in hopes it will help you, and - perhaps - your studio parents. Find the full shownotes for today's episode at christinawhitlock.com/episode149

If there's one area studio music teachers can find solidarity in, it's navigating the struggles of those busy teenagers! Today, Christina shares one game-changing strategy to help make the most of your lesson year with these overscheduled students. Find the complete episode notes - including the free download link - at christinawhitlock.com/episode148

Today's episode makes an thought-provoking parallel between doing the laundry and music study. HINT: Both involve goals that are important to complete, yet are never truly finished. Join Christina for a lesser-explored perspective on goal-setting. Find a written transcript for this episode, as well as links to related episodes and more at christinawhitlock.com/episode147

Musicians are not defined by the number of hours they practice, the kinds of performances they give, or whether or not they have a teacher. Helping our students realize this (as well as reminding ourselves of the same) is an important step towards finding joy in making music. Find related episodes and more in the shownotes for today's episode at christinawhitlock.com/episode146 .

This one's been brewing for awhile, friends: It's time to take a tough look inward, recognizing how our expectations support the idea of making things better for up-and-coming generations, and - well - how they don't. Find the shownotes for today's episode at christinawhitlock.com/episode145

Focus On That Which Will Last: These are words that save me ALL THE TIME in my personal and professional life. But what does this look like in studio music teacher life? That's what we're looking at in episode 144. Find the shownotes for this episode at christinawhitlock.com/episode144

Today, we're talking about finding success with the most polarizing device in all of music teaching: the metronome.​ View related links and more in the shownotes for this episode at christinawhitlock.com/episode143

Inspired by the well-known philosophy of Frances Clark, today I'm sharing a handful of my (many!) thoughts related to the true role of a method series in our teaching. Links mentioned today, as well as related episodes can be found at christinawhitlock.com/episode142

One of the fascinating mind games of MusicTeacherWorld is this: we have to simultaneously accept the fact that (1) we have much knowledge worth sharing, and (2) we have so much to learn. Today, Christina offers a permission slip to embrace BOTH of these truths. Shownotes for today's episode can be found at christinawhitlock.com/episode141

Today, we talk about naming things that may have gone un-named in your studio. Listen in for an important discussion on the Emotional Labor of Teaching. Visit the shownotes for today's episode AND register for next week's webinar at christinawhitlock.com/episode140

Today, Christina dishes out a bit of tough love for those of us (ahem) who are conflict-avoidant and prefer to "hide" behind written policies. Oh yeah, it's a good one... Find links to TWO free downloads, the Patreon community, and a collection of GREAT previous episodes in today's shownotes at christinawhitlock.com/episode139 .

Inspired by an enthusiastic response to a particular One Thought Thursday email, today we are BOLDLY naming the things we do NOT do. Check out the links mentioned in today's episode and more at christinawhitlock.com/episode138

The ninth and FINAL stop on our summer bookshelf tour is here, friends! I am excited to wrap up this series with a timeless piano teacher classic. Visit christinawhitlock.com/episode137 for ALL the details related to this episode, including links to all Summer Bookshelf Tour recommendations, related episodes, Studio Foundations Course details, and more.

Today's episode covers a (maybe?) unlikely piano-teacher recommendation, exploring the "Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls". We are better teachers when we understand the struggles facing our students outside our studio walls, and Dr. Damour offers a thorough-yet-hopeful glimpse into her life's work here. Find the shownotes for this episode at christinawhitlock.com/episode13...

Phew! This is a BIG topic to handle in my usually-bite-sized show. Listen in for ways I utilize MLT-inspired philosophies in my teaching. Check out links to REAL MLT resources and more at christinawhitlock.com/episode135

Today, we look at the real causes of (and preventions for) that nasty thing called Burnout. Check out shownotes and more at christinawhitlock.com/episode134

Today, we examine what I consider to be the Anthem of Creative Living for artists in many disciplines: Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert. Episode notes and more can be found at christinawhitlock.com/episode133

Our fourth stop on the Summer Bookshelf Tour is a fabulous journey into the world of mindfulness. It comes with an abundance of reflection tools, breathing exercises, and heaps of research to help us approach our students as informed educators. Join Christina for a peek into one of her must-reads for musicians. Check out christinawhitlock.com/episode132 for related episodes and more.

Our third stop on the Summer Bookshelf Tour is a work I re-read every January because it's THAT good. The Gifts of Imperfection holds a multitude of truths for musicians, teachers, and humans alike. Visit christinawhitlock.com/episode131 for related episodes, favorite things, ways to support the show, and more.

Our second stop on the Summer Bookshelf Tour is Christina's most-recommended music text: Intelligent Music Teaching, by Robert Duke. Visit ⁠ christinawhitlock.com/episode130 ⁠ for related episodes, registration for the Studio Foundations Course, and more.

Cue the party horns! Today, Christina launches her first-ever SUMMER SERIES on the podcast. Each week through June/July, she will be sharing three takeaways from a book that has made a significant impact on her #MusicTeacherLife. Visit christinawhitlock.com/episode129 for related episodes, info on the Studio Foundations Course, and so. much. more.

SURPRISE, FRIENDS! It's my first-ever BONUS episode, focusing on my continued obsession with the legacies we learn from, and those we leave... Visit christinawhitlock.com/BONUS1 to see Menahem Pressler's musical genealogy, as well as registration info for the Studio Foundations Course.